The Methods Lab is the central unit for supporting, connecting, and coordinating the methods training and consulting at the Weizenbaum Institute. Besides assisting ongoing research projects of the research groups and units, the lab also conducts methods research and develops tools for the collection and analysis of digital data.
Latest Blog Posts
- Call for Contributions: “Data, Archives, & Tool Demos” at the 2026 DGPuK Annual ConferenceThe Methods Lab is excited to announce that the “Data, Archive & Tool Demos” special session will return at the 2026 DGPuK Annual Conference in Dortmund. The event will be co-organized by Methods Lab lead Christian Strippel with Johannes Breuer, Silke Fürst, Erik Koenen, Dimitri Prandner, and Christian Schwarzenegger, in […]
- Workshop: Scientific Data VisualizationJoin us in the upcoming workshop on Scientific Data Visualization, beneficial for researchers, students, and professionals interested in improving their skills in quantitative data visualization. On December 4, 2025, Ansgar Hudde, lecturer in Sociology at the University of Cologne, will lead an online, hands-on session introducing strategies for creating clear and […]
- Introducing Overleaf at WIWriting is at the core of scientific work: papers, research proposals, reports, and reviews are some of the most important elements of scientists’ everyday tasks. Although the act of writing is a complex subject itself, the tools that enable it are manifold and affect the efficiency of any research project. […]
- Spotlight: Analyzing Digital Aesthetics—AR Filters and the Commodification of IdentityThe tendency to measure our worth against unrealistic beauty standards is hardly a new concern, yet it persists even as feminist theory challenges these ideals and media efforts claim to represent diverse bodies. Platforms like TikTok, for example, argue their core values prioritize diversity, with policies that uplift underrepresented communities. […]